Category Archives: Tutorials & Techniques

Three Cards Featuring Rhino Ready Bundle

By | March 24, 2023

The Rhino Ready Bundle by Stampin’ Up! makes adorable cards and paper crafting projects. You won’t find this bundle in any catalog, however. You can only view it in the Stampin’ Up! Online store. You can order on your own, or reach out to me for help. Either way, it’s an Online Exclusive you don’t want to miss.… Read More »

Simple to Stepped-Up Cards with Lovely and Lasting Bundle

By | March 19, 2023

The bold, happy posies in the suite make Stampin’ Up!’s Lovely and Lasting a great choice for making simple to stepped-up cards. The stamp set includes perfect sayings, the coordinating punch has a suite frame and the patterned paper features traditional prints with a folksy flair. Skill Level: Basic Here’s simple stamping at its most beautiful. Stamps, paper… Read More »

Make a Storybook Greeting with the Multi-panel Accordion Fold

By | February 25, 2023

Here’s a storybook greeting with a heartfelt message to make their day. The Multi-panel Accordion Fold creates a mini storybook that will lift the spirit of a friend or family member. There are many stamp sets and greetings that could be used to create the storybook. I demonstrated using Stampin’ Up!’s Rain or Shine Suite and February 2023… Read More »

Triple Time Card Making Technique Made Easier

By | February 24, 2023

Triple Time technique is a classic! Using just the basics — stamps, ink and paper — you can easily create crafty cards using the supplies and tools in your craft closet. Ordinarily, Triple Time technique requires precisely measuring layers to stack and stamp, then mount on a contrasting mat. With Stampin’ Up!’s Stitched Rectangles Dies, two steps are… Read More »

How to Make a Sweet Pop-Up Card to Surprise and Delight

By | February 3, 2023

  It will be a SWEET surprise when the birthday boy or girl opens this fun card to find a yummy milkshake and sundae popping at them. Pop-up cards are always a fun surprise to open. Today’s card is a birthday card, but the template could be used for any celebration or occasion. Step-by-Step How To Surprisingly, the… Read More »

Valentine’s Day Technique Card | Stampin’ Up! Queen Bee Bundle

By | January 5, 2023

Three of my favorite techniques on one card! This Bee Happy Valentine’s card — I mean Galentine’s Day —features Heat Embossing, Soft Embossing and Die Cutting technique. Stampin’ Up!’s new January — April 2023 Mini Catalog is 90 pages of crafty happiness. There are so many beautiful  new stamps, dies, papers, embellishments and ideas that you’ll enjoy studying… Read More »

12 Days of Christmas | Holiday Sweets Box

By | December 15, 2022

It’s Day 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas! Are you baking this holiday season? Box up some homemade cookies, fudge, brownies and more in a festive package for friends, neighbors and family. Grab the basic tools and leftover cardstock and patterned paper. In this video I demonstrate how to construct and decorate a peek-a-boo sweets box. You’ll… Read More »